Frost dates for 76883Telegraph, TX
The average last spring frost in Telegraph is April 8 and the average first fall frost is October 28, giving a typical growing season of about 202 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 8
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 28
- Growing season
- 202 days
Safer after Apr 27 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 1 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 3 · Apr 18 · May 5 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Nov 3 | 183 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 8 · Apr 27 | Oct 13 · Oct 28 · Nov 11 | 202 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 6 · Mar 27 · Apr 15 | Oct 21 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 224 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Telegraph
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – May 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 18 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jun 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 10 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 8 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 1 – May 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 8 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Jul 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Sep 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 11 – Aug 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 18 – Aug 3 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 18 – Nov 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 76883 is matched to the NOAA station Junction 4Ssw, TX, 16.3 km away, at 1,747 ft elevation (100 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction 4Ssw, TX (used) | 1,747 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Junction Kimble Co Ap, TX | 1,749 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
| Rocksprings, TX | 2,382 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 25 |
| Prade Rch, TX | 2,052 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Telegraph
- Junction, TX 76849 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Roosevelt, TX 76874 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Mountain Home, TX 78058 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Rocksprings, TX 78880 · last Mar 8, first Nov 25
- London, TX 76854 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Hunt, TX 78024 · last Apr 3, first Nov 1
- Fort Mc Kavett, TX 76841 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Barksdale, TX 78828 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Telegraph, TX?
- For ZIP code 76883, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Junction 4Ssw, TX weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 27.
- When is the first frost in Telegraph, TX?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 28. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 76883?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 202 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.